Holly Motif Crocheted Doily
Create a festive and charming holly motif crocheted doily that adds a holiday touch to your home decor. Perfect for placing under candles, or as a decorative mat for your holiday table setting, this project showcases vibrant green and red colors that embody the spirit of the season. Suitable for beginners, this pattern will guide you step-by-step to craft a beautiful piece everyone will admire.
Holly Motif Crocheted Doily
Materials:
- Yarn: 100% Cotton Yarn in the following colors:
- White - 100g
- Green - 50g
- Red - 25g
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E/4)
Gauge: 16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in single crochet. To check your gauge, crochet a small square of 4 inches and count the stitches across and rows down.
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- sp: space
- st: stitch
Instructions:
Round 1: Start with a slip knot and make a chain of 6. Join with a sl st to form a ring.
Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 11 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3. (12 dc total)
Round 3: Switch to white yarn. Ch 1, sc in the same st, * ch 2, skip the next dc, sc in the next dc; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to the first sc. (6 sc)
Round 4: Ch 1, *sc in the first sc, ch 2, 2 dc in the next sc, ch 2; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to the first sc. (6 petals)
Round 5: Change to green yarn. In each ch-2 space, make: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). Join with sl st to the 1st dc. (6 leaf sections)
Round 6: For the holly leaves, ch 1. In the same sp, make: 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc all in one sp. (create a leaf shape)
Holly Berries: For the red berries, use red yarn. Make three small circles using the magic ring method. Fill each with stuffing for dimension.
Assembly: Attach the red circles at the base of the holly leaves using sl st. Ensure they are evenly spaced and securely fastened.
Finishing: Weave in all ends using a yarn needle. To block your doily, dampen it slightly and pin it to a flat surface in the desired shape. Allow to dry completely.
Optional Variation: Experiment with different colors for the background and berries to create a unique effect for each season or occasion!
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